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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,218.56 and 490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,218.56 and 490.04 is: 676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,218.56 = 490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,218.56 = 490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,218.56 × 490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 597,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,143.14/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.27

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